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Purchase European 220 power cords and power conditioners in the U.S.
I need to purchase 220 volt power cables and power conditioners with European plugs here in the U.S. I checked with Audioquest, and they won't sell European products to U.S. consumers. Does anyone know of any brands of good 220 volt power cables and power conditioners that can be purchased in the U.S.? Not looking for super high end/high dollar options, but decent quality designed for audio. Thanks!
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@bondman You probably should be looking for a switch mode power supply similar to what is supplied with just about every portable device that consumers buy these days. They work with any input voltage from 100V - 240V anywhere in the world and all that is required is the correct snap-on AC receptacle that they all come with for whatever country you're using it in. I would assume by perusing the internet you might find similar heavy duty power supplies that provide the necessary power for current hungry hifi components. |
@stager Thanks. I think I will be using Todd transformers for the 110 volt gear that I will be using overseas. I am looking for power cords and power conditioners/surge suppressors.
@erik_squires Good point. The reason I am trying to purchase here in the US is because I can legally bring a shipment of goods duty free to my destination. Because of VAT taxes, my cost to buy locally overseas will be significantly higher than buying in the US, even at full retail.
@bigtwin I checked with Audioquest, and the European distributor replied that AQ doesn't sell European products to distributors or consumers in the US.
@parkergetdean I will be relocating overseas, to a 220 volt /50 cycle country. Some of my gear will need voltage converters, which I can get here. Some of my gear is universal voltage, but I will need plug adapters. A few items will be converted to 220 volt, so for those, I will need a respectable quality power cord. I would also like power line filtering and surge suppression for the whole rig.
@gramophone_canada Thanks...I will look into that
@faustuss - Yes, many of my components are universal voltage, but not all. I am going with manufacturers' recommendations for whether to have the power supplies converted or use a voltage converter.
@ghdprentice Yup ... I was aware of that. Thanks. |
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